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Saronic

Mission Operations Chief Engineer, MUSV

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About this role

Saronic Technologies seeks a licensed Chief Engineer to oversee engine room operations and maintenance of the Marauder, an autonomous surface vessel. You'll manage propulsion systems, auxiliary machinery, fuel and cooling systems while ensuring safety compliance and supporting mission-critical vessel reliability.

What you'll do

  • Perform maintenance and repairs on vessel machinery and engineering systems
  • Oversee safe operation of engine room equipment and systems
  • Remain on call during vessel operations to address engineering issues
  • Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate component ordering
  • Develop and execute the vessel's Planned Maintenance System (PMS)
  • Support mission execution by maintaining vessel engineering reliability

What they're looking for

  • Marine engineering systems expertise
  • Propulsion system operation and maintenance
  • Independent problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Planned maintenance planning and execution
  • Leadership and team collaboration
  • USCG compliance and maritime regulations
  • Waterjet propulsion systems (preferred)
  • Marine automation and software-enabled vessel systems (preferred)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical insurance
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Saronic

Saronic builds autonomous maritime systems and vessels equipped with advanced imaging, software, and electro-mechanical components. The company is hiring quality engineers, software engineers, graphics programmers, optomechanical engineers, and manufacturing engineers to develop and manufacture reliable autonomous maritime operations.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through your experience managing engine room operations on similar-sized vessels and how you've handled major mechanical failures underway.
  • How do you approach developing and maintaining a Planned Maintenance System to minimize unplanned downtime?
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